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Finally I manage to get to this. This time it wasn't a case of putting it off but of being too busy with my current project to get to it. By the time I do the work I schedule myself for each day, I'm a little tired of being at the computer and so I go and do other things. Those other things tend to have to do with getting ready for Christmas, so they definitely have to come first.
Other than work and the holidays, there's really not all that much to talk about. Those things have been life for me lately. I actually do like having so much work to do since it keeps my mind occupied. These days, that's a good thing.
Markez has been rowdier than usual lately. None of you thought such a thing possible, I'm sure. He's been very antsy for snow. He wants more snowball fights like last year, which kept him very occupied. Snow is a good distraction for him, and with it being as cold as it has, we haven't been letting him go out as much. He argues with that constantly, of course, but it's just too damn cold for him to spend extended amounts of time outside for now. It's not projected to get much better for awhile now, so we have antsy, hyper, discontented Markez in the house with us a great deal of the time. That's quite a treat. We have sent him over to Amber's parents' house a few times as well as giving him over to Mikel for a few hours here and there, but we can only inflict so much of him on people. A big part of it is also his excitement for Christmas, so hopefully he'll calm down after that and give the rest of us a break.
Rafiq's been doing a little better overall, although he still has his periods of funk. He tries to hide those, but I've gotten very good at noticing the signs. There's not too much to do at those times, unfortunately, except to let him know we're here for him when he needs us. He knows that, but still, we reinforce that knowledge just to make sure. I hope he takes it to heart, and that it helps at least a little, but I suppose that's not something I can really know. Someday soon I hope that he manages to beat this thing back as far as possible so he can go back to having a mostly normal, at least in terms of how this family is ever normal, life.
Garnet's growing like a weed, which is no surprise. She's getting too big, and far too curious. Oh yes, and far too daredevilish. I suppose that's a given for anyone with Denny blood, especially when Mikel is around to set certain examples. And Markez, of course, has to add to it. With his hero worship of Mikel, it's only natural that he do everything he can to try and emulate him. I'm surprised I don't already have a head full of grey hairs.
Amber's been having a great time (sense the sarcasm) dealing with the kids' home schooling. The closer it gets to the break for public schools, the louder Markez gets about taking a break as well. They'll get one, and that will come at the end of this week, just like the public schools. Amber's probably looking forward to it quite a lot herself. It can't be easy. I don't know how she does it. I've tried to help a little, but she has a far better talent for keeping the kids focused than I do. I seriously admire her ability to do everything she does. She even remains sane through it all. See how amazing she is?
I've talked about the work situation and the family situation, so I guess there's not much more to talk about. The important things have been covered. I'm going to take a break from the computer and maybe find a snack. I hope everyone is doing well, and that you all have a happy Christmas since I'm not likely to update until after.
Other than work and the holidays, there's really not all that much to talk about. Those things have been life for me lately. I actually do like having so much work to do since it keeps my mind occupied. These days, that's a good thing.
Markez has been rowdier than usual lately. None of you thought such a thing possible, I'm sure. He's been very antsy for snow. He wants more snowball fights like last year, which kept him very occupied. Snow is a good distraction for him, and with it being as cold as it has, we haven't been letting him go out as much. He argues with that constantly, of course, but it's just too damn cold for him to spend extended amounts of time outside for now. It's not projected to get much better for awhile now, so we have antsy, hyper, discontented Markez in the house with us a great deal of the time. That's quite a treat. We have sent him over to Amber's parents' house a few times as well as giving him over to Mikel for a few hours here and there, but we can only inflict so much of him on people. A big part of it is also his excitement for Christmas, so hopefully he'll calm down after that and give the rest of us a break.
Rafiq's been doing a little better overall, although he still has his periods of funk. He tries to hide those, but I've gotten very good at noticing the signs. There's not too much to do at those times, unfortunately, except to let him know we're here for him when he needs us. He knows that, but still, we reinforce that knowledge just to make sure. I hope he takes it to heart, and that it helps at least a little, but I suppose that's not something I can really know. Someday soon I hope that he manages to beat this thing back as far as possible so he can go back to having a mostly normal, at least in terms of how this family is ever normal, life.
Garnet's growing like a weed, which is no surprise. She's getting too big, and far too curious. Oh yes, and far too daredevilish. I suppose that's a given for anyone with Denny blood, especially when Mikel is around to set certain examples. And Markez, of course, has to add to it. With his hero worship of Mikel, it's only natural that he do everything he can to try and emulate him. I'm surprised I don't already have a head full of grey hairs.
Amber's been having a great time (sense the sarcasm) dealing with the kids' home schooling. The closer it gets to the break for public schools, the louder Markez gets about taking a break as well. They'll get one, and that will come at the end of this week, just like the public schools. Amber's probably looking forward to it quite a lot herself. It can't be easy. I don't know how she does it. I've tried to help a little, but she has a far better talent for keeping the kids focused than I do. I seriously admire her ability to do everything she does. She even remains sane through it all. See how amazing she is?
I've talked about the work situation and the family situation, so I guess there's not much more to talk about. The important things have been covered. I'm going to take a break from the computer and maybe find a snack. I hope everyone is doing well, and that you all have a happy Christmas since I'm not likely to update until after.